Anna del Mar does it again in Kass, the fifth novel in her Alpha Heroes series, and we finally get a chance to meet the mysterious, secretive, matchmaking Liberty Rose (aka Tee), a constant character throughout the series without us ever actually meeting her, and she turns out to be one kick-butt heroine and a perfect foil for dominant and protective Kass. Pairing her with Kass, (aka Ice), made for plenty of sizzle, plenty of action, and plenty of angst, which made for one exciting, suspenseful, sexy, and amazing, 5-star read.
If you've not already started to read this series, I strongly suggest you do so. While this novel works as a standalone, and while Kass and Tee are the primary characters, the rest of the Battleson brothers also appear in this novel, and without fully knowing their history and Tee's involvement in their lives, although it is touched upon in this novel, does this series, and you as a reader a disservice.
This novel also has one of the most complex plots in the series thus far, as Kass learns that Tee has disappeared and no one seems to have a clue where she is, so, going against the standard Battleson Brothers technique of teamwork, Kass sets off on his own to find and rescue Tee, and what a harrowing, nail-biter of suspense this novel becomes. So much of what does happen in this novel is surprising and even shocking, it makes it difficult to mention any of the complicated details which would be spoilers, but I can tell you that finding and rescuing Tee is just the start of what she and Kass will be facing in this novel, because just as you think everything is just fine and the HEA ending is near, Ms. del Mar sets that thought on its ear in ways you won't see coming, and she does it brilliantly.
So, if you're looking for a novel that grabs you from the get-go and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout, this is that novel. Even as someone who has read the preceding 4 novels, this one really was almost impossible to put down, and I can't recommend it or this series highly enough.
Many thanks to the author for my copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.